C1.2Reinforce the pillars of the OCP with respect to growth management. Support the implementation of projects/programs that achieve growth in urban centres and core area.

Urban and residential density can affect per capita GHG emissions by influencing transportation patterns, energy needs, and material usage. Developments with higher density tend to result in lower per capita car use and fuel consumption, smaller and shared building footprints that may require less energy for heating and cooling, and more efficient land utilization. Studies indicate that low-density suburban areas may produce up to four times the emissions compared to high-density alternatives. Further, limiting growth in the peripheral areas of Kelowna can minimize risk to climate hazards like wildfires and ensures large natural areas remain intact. Thus, reinforcing the 2040 OCP's permanent growth boundary and concentrating growth in the City's Urban Centres and Core Area can be an effective way to reduce GHG emissions and build climate resilience, even if the main motivaiton is not climate related.